Control-M Description
Control-M is a workflow automation solution designed to orchestrate complex application, data, and file-based processes from a single, centralized platform. It replaces fragmented tools and manual scheduling with automated pipelines that run consistently across mainframe, distributed, and multi-cloud environments. The platform empowers teams by providing complete visibility into dependencies, execution status, and SLA health, ensuring business services are delivered without disruption. Native integrations with technologies like Snowflake, Airflow, Azure Data Factory, and AWS services allow enterprises to connect modern and legacy systems effortlessly. Control-M also embeds workflow orchestration directly into DevOps pipelines, using a Jobs-as-Code approach to accelerate releases and strengthen collaboration between developers and operations teams. Its proactive analytics help identify issues early, boost reliability, and optimize resource utilization. Organizations can scale confidently, knowing Control-M is built to handle massive workloads and hybrid-cloud transformations. Ultimately, it enables companies to streamline operations, automate safely, and deliver data-driven outcomes faster.
Control-M Alternatives
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JS7 provides cross-platform job execution and managed file transfer. It supports complex dependencies without the need for coding. The JS7 REST-API allows automation of inventory management and job control.
JS7 can operate thousands of Agents across any platform in parallel.
Platforms
- Cloud scheduling for Docker®, OpenShift®, Kubernetes® etc.
- True multi-platform scheduling on premises, for Windows®, Linux®, AIX®, Solaris®, macOS® etc.
- Hybrid cloud and on-premises use
User Interface
- Modern GUI with no-code approach for inventory management, monitoring, and control using web browsers
- Near-real-time information provides immediate visibility to status changes, log outputs of jobs and workflows.
- Multi-client functionality, role-based access management
- OIDC authentication and LDAP integration
High Availability
- Redundancy & Resilience based on asynchronous design and autonomous Agents
- Clustering of all JS7 Products, automatic fail-over and manual switch-over
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Files.com
6,000+ companies trust Files.com to automate and secure business critical transfers.
We obsess about security, compliance, reliability, and performance so your critical business processes just work every time. Easily manage any transfer flow without writing scripts or code, and onboard workloads and partners effortlessly.
We support standard file transfer protocols (FTP, SFTP, AS2) for working with external partners and also provide native apps for high performance internal transfers.
As a fully Cloud-Native SaaS, there are no servers for you to buy or maintain, there is no installation required, and high availability and redundancy are built in and free.
Our InfoSec Program is audited annually by Kirkpatrick Price, a leading information security CPA firm. Our audit covers the scope of the entire Files.com business (not just datacenter operations) and names Files.com specifically. Beware of smaller competitors who try to pass off someone else’s audit as their own.
Technical capabilities include encryption at-rest and in-transit, four types of two-factor authentication, nine enterprise identity (SSO) integrations, configurable password and session policies, and a perfect “A+” score from Qualys SSL Labs.
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MOVEit
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ActiveBatch Workload Automation
ActiveBatch by Redwood is a centralized workload automation platform, that seamlessly connects and automates processes across critical systems like Informatica, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft and more. Use ActiveBatch's low-code Super REST API adapter, intuitive drag-and-drop workflow designer, over 100 pre-built job steps and connectors, available for on-premises, cloud or hybrid environments.
Effortlessly manage your processes and maintain visibility with real-time monitoring and customizable alerts via emails or SMS to ensure SLAs are achieved. Experience unparalleled scalability with Managed Smart Queues, optimizing resources for high-volume workloads and reducing end-to-end process times.
ActiveBatch holds ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type II certifications, encrypted connections, and undergoes regular third-party tests. Benefit from continuous updates and unwavering support from our dedicated Customer Success team, providing 24x7 assistance and on-demand training to ensure your success.
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Company Details
Company:
BMC Software
Year Founded:
1980
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
www.bmc.com/it-solutions/control-m.html
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Product Details
Platforms
Web-Based
Types of Training
Live Training (Online)
Customer Support
Online Support
Control-M Features and Options
Workload Automation Software
Alerts / Notifications
Audit Trails
Business Process Management
Cross-Platform Scheduling
Dashboard
Data Analysis / Visualization
Event-Triggers
Load Balancing
Resource-Based Scheduling
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Workflow Foundation Support
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